Lester Kiewit speaks to Katie Macdonald for our weekly check-in down under for the Pacific Dispatch. This week, they unpack a chilling arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue, believed to be a deliberate anti-Semitic act, raising concerns about rising hate crimes in Australia. They also delve into the dramatic story of a Vietnamese tycoon racing against time to secure billions and avoid a death sentence. Finally, they explore a quirky real estate listing: the world’s largest underground hotel, nestled in outback New South Wales, which is expected to sell for less than the cost of an average Sydney home.